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Pregnant women participate in Car Free Day mass sports in Kigali on May 24. Courtesy
Women

When vomiting in pregnancy needs medical attention

Friday, August 14, 2026
An Ambucycle responder heads out to provide emergency care, helping medical professionals reach patients faster. Courtesy.
Health

Ambucycle: Bringing emergency care closer, one motorcycle at a time

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Some of the illicit alcoholic beverages seized. Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) closed over 150 licensed alcohol manufacturers and recalled at their branded spirits. File

The public health challenge behind Rwanda’s alcohol crackdown

Sunday, August 09, 2026
Participants undergo a mass screening of non-communicable diseases during the Car-Free Day mass sports on Sunday, June 1,2025. Courtesy
Wellness

Why more young Rwandans are developing high blood pressure

Friday, August 07, 2026
The biotechnology company said on Tuesday, August 4, that the first volunteers in Canada had received the vaccine, known as mRNA-1469
Health

First human trial begins for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Inside BNG factory's store in Gasabo District. Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million countrywide. Courtesy

Alcohol crackdown: When protecting citizens comes with a bill for investors

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy
Women

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 2026
A section of Gabiro solar powered irrigation project at Gabiro Agri Hub on Saturday, July 11. Photos by Craish BAHIZI.
Rwanda

Key projects to be funded through Rwf288bn financing packages

Thursday, July 23, 2026
The New Times
Editorial

No mother should die while giving life

Thursday, July 23, 2026
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers remarks during the inaugural Paul Farmer Butaro Dialogues on Health Equity and Innovation held at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), on Wednesday, July 22.
Health

First Lady says solutions to maternal deaths exist, delivery is the problem

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana guides American philanthropist Bill Gates during his visit at Rwanda’s National Health Intelligence Centre on Tuesday, July 21. Courtesy

Bill Gates visits Rwanda’s health intelligence centre

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Gao Wenqi speaks at the launch of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinic at Kibungo Hospital in Ngoma District. Courtesy
Health

China-Rwanda medical partnership expands access to specialised care

Tuesday, July 21, 2026